Mouthy: When a dog is overexcited and uses his mouth on your arms, applying pressure but without attempt to cause harm. Sometimes people will say 'aggressive' when they really mean 'mouthy' or 'fearful'.
Vocal: Think hounds or huskies. Howling, yowling or barking when overly excited.
Bite: A break in the skin from teeth, even if accidental. Not the same as 'mouthy'.
Intentional Bite: A bite with malice/aggression/intent to cause harm.
Pulls/Puller: A usually stronger dog that pulls ahead on the leash.
Shy/Scared: Learning to trust humans.
Dog's name written in red on the board: best for experienced walkers. The dog may be a puller, or mouthy, need firm leash skill direction, etc.
Avoid words like aggressive, mean, or nippy, as an inaccurate label can have consequences for the dog. If a dog is truly aggressive, staff will have them marked as staff only to keep volunteers safe. If you experience behavior from a dog that feels unsafe, please report it to staff immediately.